Last month was another busy month. We were able to get some work done on the church van, then schedule another appointment for the inspection. A few days before it was canceled and we were told we can wait until September. So that’s a blessing! We also were able to present all of our documents to renew our legal residency and it appears that we will be granted another 2 years. We also took a trip to the US embassy to renew some passports. In the church, we have seen some positive signs. Despite several people being out sick, we were nearly full on a few Sundays. We’ve seen some visitors and one lady has been coming very faithfully. Some have been getting involved in helping in different ways. Michelle is also getting some help in the children’s class, so that is encouraging! Jeremy also had the privilege to preach to the missionary students at the language school on two occasions. It is a great opportunity to encourage new missionaries and pass on some of what we have learned. We have also been planning for a short trip to the states in June to visit our families. We are also working on plans to host a team from our home church in August.
Apart from all of the appointments in government offices, our kids have been very busy with school. All three of our kids have had to do special projects for a science fair. They all did a great job. In the church they’ve also been helpful. Ellowyn usually makes the coffee. She also has expressed desire to help teach the small kids in Sunday school. Lila helps to set up. She has also been practicing a song to sing with us. They both take care of the small kids during our Tuesday night Bible studies. Elijah helps out from time to time. In the week before Easter, we had a break long enough to take a day and do a little hiking. On the 13th, Michelle and I (Jeremy) celebrated 14 years of marriage! It is amazing how much time flies! God is good!
Last month, we asked for prayer for Lilliam. Earlier in the month, she fell at church and we had to call paramedics. Thankfully, she had no serious injuries. In the following weeks, she showed some improvements! We keep praying and see what the Lord will do. We are also thankful that over the months a few churches have increased our support. Compared to June of last year, for every $100 we get $23 less in local currency. On top of that, we have seen inflation on par with the US. So, we are really thankful for that extra support. This month, please pray:
1. That God will help Lilliam to recover and give God the glory.
2. That God will continue to save souls and add them unto the church.
3. That God will continue to raise up laborers for His harvest here in Costa Rica.
In Christ,
Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz
